Water Engineer and LCA Analyst
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Job Location:
Alexandria, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal state and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering science economics public health informational technology and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize perform and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
ERG is looking for a dynamic research engineer with strong technical foundations in water/wastewater engineering data analysis and Life Cycle Assessment to support projects seeking to improve the sustainability of our water management systems.
Job Description:
- Developing water treatment process models to evaluate the cost and environmental impact of different water treatment strategies
- Assessing innovative water and wastewater treatment technologies for their ability to remove a broad range of emerging contaminants
- Opportunities to use data science approaches to model system-level performance; identify key tradeoffs in design and operation parameters
- Routinely employ systems-level thinking to evaluate and solve complex problems
Qualifications and Skills:
- Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering Environmental Science or similarly technical program; specific coursework in life cycle assessment a plus
- Masters degree or higher preferred; may also consider a Bachelors degree with sufficient professional experience
- 3 years applied professional experience
- P.E. in Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering or similar a plus
- Working knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes; experience with system design or operation a plus
- Demonstrated ability to apply life cycle assessment through work experience including experience with LCA software (e.g. SimaPro or openLCA)
- Strong computer skills relevant to data manipulation and analysis. Experience with advanced Excel functions and Python is strongly preferred; GIS experience a plus
- Ability to think creatively and holistically about complex systems
- Passion for and experience in data-driven sustainability analysis
- Familiarity with a wide range of data sources relevant to environmental and policy analysis and the ability to identify and engage experts to conduct research
- Demonstrated ability to communicate research findings in technical report or journal article
- Well-developed problem-solving systems thinking quantitative and critical thinking skills; intellectual curiosity
$80000 - $110000 a year
ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including health and dental insurance life insurance long-term disability educational benefits FSAs a generous 401k plan profit sharing an EAP 11-20 paid vacation days per year 10 paid holidays per year 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.
ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual preference national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
Please be aware the only authentic corporate domain for ERG is . ERG may on occasion screen applicants via telephone or video interviews via Skype Teams GoToMeeting or another type of video platform. However any candidate extended a job offer might be asked to meet in person with an ERG employee before providing confidential personal information associated with new employment.
If youre a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ERGs online application process as a result of your disability. To request accommodation please contact Human Resources via email at emailprotected or call .
ERG fosters a friendly flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do the partnerships we foster and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
ERG helps clients protect the environment, improve worker health and safety, ensure the safety of food and drugs, and plan sustainable facilities.
